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Bomb fears spark hospital evacuation

Bomb fears spark hospital evacuation

A hospital has been evacuated this afternoon following concerns over a suspicious bag.

Robber threatens post office workers with knife

Robber threatens post office workers with knife

Police are linking a theft at a bookmakers and a post office robbery that happened within several hours.

Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry on the campaign trail in Kent

Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry on the campaign trail in Kent

The MP who once slashed the lead of a 'safe' Tory seat in Kent is in the county today to back a Labour candidate.

Police seal off woods after suspected rape

Police seal off woods after suspected rape

Officers have cordoned off a section of a university following a reported rape.

Still more to come, says Walks

Still more to come, says Walks

Matt Walker says Kent are starting to develop the sort of mentality they need to be successful but he believes they can still be more ruthless.

World class but stateless

World class but stateless

Refugee runner Abel Tsegay is in the form of his life but is struggling to make ends meet in pursuit of his athletics dream.

Robber strikes for third time in 24 hours

Robber strikes for third time in 24 hours

Police say they believe the same armed man could be responsible for robberies at two bookmakers and a village post office.

Kent tourism hotspot proves big hit - in the Big Apple

Kent tourism hotspot proves big hit - in the Big Apple

New Yorkers could soon be packing their bags and heading to Kent after its delights were hailed by one of the world’s biggest newspapers.

Boys find body in woods

Boys find body in woods

Police have been called to a housing estate following the discovery of a body.

The day bombs fell like hailstones

The day bombs fell like hailstones

75 years to the day bombs rained down on Canterbury in a deadly act of revenge by Hitler, we look back at how the city united in the face of terror.

Priest abused children across four decades

Priest abused children across four decades

A priest has been jailed for sexually abusing children as detectives urge other victims to come forward.

Pensioner hurt after being hit by car

Pensioner hurt after being hit by car

A man in his 70s has been injured after being hit by a car.

Lydden boss: We will fight to get World Rallycross back

Lydden boss: We will fight to get World Rallycross back

Lydden Hill bosses say they will fight to get the World Rallycross Championship back after 25,000 people watched round five of the series.

Heckling Tory chairman kicked out of hustings

Heckling Tory chairman kicked out of hustings

A Tory chairman was kicked out of a hustings event and has been branded a "rude berk".

Fault sparks pumping station blaze

Fault sparks pumping station blaze

A water pumping station caught fire in the early hours after a fault sparked the blaze.

Grammar school stuck in 'strappy top' spat

Grammar school stuck in 'strappy top' spat

A grammar school has found itself caught in a row about uniform policy following hot weather this week.

Arrest after 'blood-soaked man spotted wielding hammer'

Arrest after 'blood-soaked man spotted wielding hammer'

Police were called as shocked residents took to social media and one man has been arrested.

Firefighters tackle unattended bonfire

Firefighters tackle unattended bonfire

Firefighters were called to an unattended bonfire.

Naked bike ride comes to Kent

Naked bike ride comes to Kent

Cyclists took to the streets of a Kent town to highlight the threat posed to cyclists.

Delays clear after crash

Delays clear after crash

A busy road was partly blocked after a multi-vehicle crash.

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